Sony Vaio VPCZ2 Repair

The Sony Vaio VPCZ2 laptop is part of the Sony Vaio Z series family produced by Sony. It is sometimes called the Sony Vaio Z. Sony made computers in the 1980s but temporarily stopped to focus on mobile devices. In 1996, they began making computers again under the Vaio brand, but discontinued their personal computer sales again in 2014, selling their PC business to Japan Industrial Partners Inc.

The Sony Vaio VPCZ2 laptop includes a 13.1-inch display with a resolution of 1600 by 900 pixels. It includes an Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2410M dual-core processor with a cache memory of 3 MB. The computer includes 4 GB of installed RAM and two 64 GB solid-state drive hard drives. The Sony Vaio VPCZ2 model includes a keyboard and a touchpad. It also features a fingerprint reader and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip for added security.

All Sony computers have a PCG reference number, such as PCG-xxxxxx. However, this number should not be used as an identifying number, since it describes a group of similar products and not a specific model. To identify the exact model of Sony Vaio computer that you want to repair, you will need to find the product name and serial number. The product name can usually be found on a sticker located on the display frame or above the keyboard. The serial number is on a sticker on the underside of the computer, or sometimes behind the battery if the battery is removable. The product name for this computer is VPC-Z212GX/B.

GENERAL

• Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Manufacturer: Sony

PROCESSOR / CHIPSET

• CPU: Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2410M / 2.3 GHz
• Max Turbo Speed: 2.9 GHz
• Number of Cores: Dual-Core
• Cache: 3 MB
• 64-bit Computing: Yes
• Features: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

CACHE MEMORY

• Installed Size: 3 MB

STORAGE

• RAID Level: RAID 0
• Optical Drive: DVD-Writer
• Bays and Drives: optical drive in supplied port replicator

RAM

• Memory Speed: 1333 MHz
• Configuration Features: provided memory is soldered
• Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
• Installed Size: 4 GB

MEMORY

• Max Supported Size: 4 GB
• Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
• Speed: 1333 MHz

DISPLAY

• LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlight
• Resolution: 1600 x 900 (HD+)
• Widescreen Display: Yes
• Type: LED
• Diagonal Size (metric): 33.3 cm
• Display Resolution Abbreviation: HD+

AUDIO & VIDEO

• Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
• Integrated Webcam: Yes
• Camera Features: Exmor Technology
• Sound: Microphone

HARD DRIVE

• Type: SSD
• Capacity: 64 GB

INPUT

• Type: keyboard, touchpad

HARD DRIVE (2ND)

• Type: SSD
• Capacity: 64 GB

COMMUNICATIONS

• Wireless Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
• Wireless Controller: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230
• Wired Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
• Features: Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)

OPTICAL STORAGE

• Drive Type: DVD-Writer
• Type: DVD-Writer

PROCESSOR

• CPU Type: Core i5
• Processor Number: i5-2410M
• Generation: 2
• Manufacturer: Intel
• Clock Speed: 2.3 GHz

CARD READER

• Type: card reader
• Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card

BATTERY

• Capacity: 4000 mAh
• Technology: lithium polymer
• Run Time (Up To): 8 hour(s)

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION

• Interfaces
  • LAN
  • USB 2.0
  • VGA
  • Headphone output
  • Dock
  • HDMI
  • HDMI (on expansion base)
  • VGA (on expansion base)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 (on expansion base)
  • USB 3.0 (on expansion base)
  • Dock (on expansion base)
  • LAN (on expansion base)
• Memory Card Reader: Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick Duo)

HEADER

• Brand: Sony
• Product Line: Sony VAIO Z Series
• Model: VPC-Z212GX/B
• Bundled with: Sony Power Media Dock
• Compatibility: PC

NETWORKING

• Data Link Protocol: Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
• Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
• Wireless NIC: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230

MISCELLANEOUS

• Color: carbon black
• Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
• Included Laptop Accessories: cleaning cloth, headphones, power adapter
• Compliant Standards: RoHS

MONITOR

• Diagonal Size: 13.1 in

SOFTWARE

• Microsoft Office Preloaded: Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

SYSTEM

• Notebook Type: thin and light
• Platform: Windows
• Hard Drive Capacity: 128 GB
• Dockable: Yes
• Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Security Devices: fingerprint reader

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Width: 13 in
• Depth: 8.3 in
• Height: 0.7 in

CHASSIS

• Bays and Drives: optical drive in supplied port replicator

AUDIO OUTPUT

• Compliant Standards: Dolby Home Theater v4, High Definition Audio

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

• Type: 1-year warranty

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

• EPEAT Level: EPEAT Gold
• ENERGY STAR Certified: Yes

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Weight: 2.58 lbs

OPERATING SYSTEM / SOFTWARE

• OS Provided: Type: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
• Type: Adobe Acrobat Standard 9.0, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Norton Internet Security 2011 (30 days trial), Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition, VAIO Care, VAIO Media Gallery

VIDEO OUTPUT

• Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Graphics Processor Series: Intel HD Graphics

VIDEO MEMORY

• Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology

NOTEBOOK CAMERA

• Integrated Webcam: Yes
• Camera Features: Exmor Technology

INPUT DEVICE

• Backlight: Yes

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